---
events:
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2025-06-06
    end_date: 2025-06-07
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Potent Brew
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
    organisation: Dancing Fish
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Orlando Contra Dance
    details: "Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! \nWe usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"
    links:
      - "https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-06-06/"
    start: "2025-06-06T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-06T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Winter Park
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $15
    organisation: Orlando Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-06-09/"
    start: "2025-06-09T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-09T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Tallahassee Contra Dance
    details: "Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. \nAdmission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"
    links:
      - "http://www.tallydancer.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-06-13/"
    start: "2025-06-13T19:15:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-13T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Tallahassee
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$10
    organisation: Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Space Coast Contra Dance
    details: "Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! \n$15; $5 for 25 and under."
    links:
      - "https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2025-06-14/"
    start: "2025-06-14T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-14T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Cocoa
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - In Cahoots
    callers:
      - Vicki Morrison
    price: $5-$15
    organisation: Space Coast Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-06-16/"
    start: "2025-06-16T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-16T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/event/july-4th-weekend-kingfisher/"
    start: "2025-07-04T18:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-07-06T15:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Kingfisher
      - Crossover
    callers:
      - Luke Donforth
      - Bob Isaacs
    price: $15-$30
    organisation: Dancing Fish
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Tallahassee Pop/Techno Contra Dance
    details: "Join us Saturday, July 26 for a fun, one-of-a-kind contra dance featuring caller Drew Thomas and special lighting and pop/techno music mixing by DJ RXN. This dance is part of a double-header weekend featuring a traditional dance on July 25 and a pop/techno contra dance on July 26. \nSee tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for additional details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:30 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. \nAdmission: $10 payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"
    links:
      - "http://www.tallydancer.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-pop-techno-contra-dance/"
    start: "2025-07-26T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-07-26T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Tallahassee
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Drew Thomas
    price: $10
    organisation: Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/event/labor-day-weekend-with-howe-company/"
    start: "2025-08-29T18:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-08-31T15:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Howe And Company
    callers:
      - Kenny Greer
    price: $15-$30
    organisation: Dancing Fish
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/event/alexandra-deis-lauby-and-free-raisins/"
    start: "2025-10-03T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-10-04T21:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Free Raisins
    callers:
      - Alex Deis-Lauby
    price: $15-$30
    organisation: Dancing Fish
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2025-10-31
    end_date: 2025-11-01
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Terry Doyle
    organisation: Dancing Fish
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/event/thunderwing-derick-kalish/"
    start: "2025-12-05T19:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2025-12-06T21:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Thunderwing
      - Frenzy
    callers:
      - Dereck Kalish
      - Janine Smith
    price: $15-$30
    organisation: Dancing Fish
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Florida Snow Ball
    links:
      - "http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"
    start_date: 2026-01-23
    end_date: 2026-01-25
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gulfport
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Turnip the Beet
      - Red Case Band
    callers:
      - Michael Karcher
      - Lisa Greenleaf
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml